Winter is Coming Winter is a popular time of year when customers reach for seasonally-themed limited-time-offerings at coffee shops and restaurants nationwide. Whether it’s an office coffee break, a grab ’n’ go en route to a shopping excursion, or a holiday gathering, winter-themed beverages are sure to be seen. Familiar Favorites With the unprecedented disruptions…
Supply chain issues are all over the news these days, which means foodservice manufacturers and shippers are finding it difficult to keep up with demand. We wanted to share some of the key issues and how our team is working to minimize their impact. LABOR SHORTAGE Labor shortages are impacting many industries. For our manufacturers…
The partnership between Houston’s and Cash & Carry is a fascinating one. Unlike grocery stores, Cash & Carry did not have vendors come in and stock their own product until they partnered with Houston’s. Our merchandising program has evolved over the years and continues to be the reason we have such a great relationship with…
Dr. Smoothie Brands originally came on board with Houston’s in June 2011, starting with approximately 50 different smoothie and frappe mixes. Over the past six and half years, our relationship with Dr. Smoothie Brands has blossomed, and they have quickly become one of Houston’s top vendors. “Dr. Smoothie has become one of our lead-in vendors…
Twenty-five years ago, Houston’s and Torani embarked on the beginning of a long-standing business partnership that has brought ample success and growth to both companies. As one of our top vendors, the Torani management team genuinely understands Houston’s business model and the benefits we provide not only to our customers but to our vendors as…
The weekend of October 13th – 16th brought coffee aficionados from around the country to Portland, Oregon for Coffee Fest Portland. Coffee Fest holds three regional shows across the country each year, with shows held in Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois earlier this year. Our Sales and Marketing Teams have worked the Coffee Fest Shows,…
On September 26th Julieanna Boyer of 3M stopped by to bring our Sales, Marketing, Returns, and Purchasing teams up to date on the different cleaning supplies and tools that 3M has to offer. When it comes to cleaning, 3M has found a way to really embody the saying, “work smarter, not harder.” Regardless of your…
Libbey has been a valued vendor partner of Houston’s for several decades. Our two companies have grown with each other over the years, and formed a unique partnership that we look forward to continuing to build on for many years to come. Members of our management team…
The flow of material for any warehouse begins with Receiving. What sets Houston’s Receiving Department apart from similar warehouses is that not only do we schedule regular daily deliveries, but we also have the flexibility to accept unscheduled deliveries. Product delivered is a combination of goods for resale, samples and internal usage. Purchase Orders (PO’s)…
I think we can all agree that no Independence Day is complete without mouthwatering food! The 4th of July is all about eating outdoors, grilling, drinking refreshing beverages, and enjoying the company of family and friends! Everyone loves the savory tastes of grilled foods on the 4th but while the classic cookout selection of burgers, hot dogs,…